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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Kinetik Mystery KAL-- D.O.N.E!!!

Finished this Kinetik Mystery Knit Along Thursday night and managed to get it blocked yesterday! Laura Nelkin is the designer. I used Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock yarn in Cypress with size 8 beads --2246 to be exact (I do notice a few little outliers that need to be massaged back into their places).

I learned two things for sure: Sweet Georgia Tough Love is as tough as nails and lace-tip addis (my favorite brand of knitting needles -- it must stand for "addicting") are invaluable in a project like this!!

I'm not sure I will ever do another project that you are required to string over 400 beads at a time (MULTIPLE times) onto the yarn and PUSH THEM ALONG as you work. There could be a photo of my doing this in the dictionary under ANNOYED or FRUSTRATED. Not a pretty sight. Have I mentioned how tough Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock yarn is??

But, I am pleased with the final outcome. I actually loved the center piece that united the two side triangles (in spite of my having to take it almost all out because I misread the instructions and was taking in two live stitches at each end instead of one). Can I just say, it is less fun to go backwards than forwards. ;) My bad.

I also finished my Sothia (Sand and Surf), but haven't gotten it blocked yet.

My cute little blocking set wasn't large enough for either shawl, so Sand and Surf is next in line for the bed blocking station...

One down and one to go. PLUS, I am about to start another exciting shawl by Boo Knits (with beads in a different method)!! Can't wait!

Oh my Tanna...this is drop dead gorgeous...but what an astounding amount of work! I am so amazed an in awe of anyone who can keep track of a pattern like this. You must have quite the collection of lovely shawls. Great job! (looking forward to seeing sand and surf too)

Did I read correctly that you are about to start another project that involves more beads? Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious. Sakes. Alive. I honest to goodness don't know how you do it. What I do know is that everything you touch turns out beautiful, so I'm ready to see the next round! =) xoxoxo

I immediately thought of all the patience that you must have in doing a project like this...Absolutely Beautiful!! I know you will wear it proud! Your talents amaze me..Glad to hear that we are getting rain...Have a fabulous weekend..

It's a work of ART, Tanna! How beautiful it is with the beadwork in it! I would never even attempt to do something like that! Ok, now we need to see you wearing this over something beautiful and model it for us!

Love that shawl and its color, too, Tanna. Maybe you couldn't throw a ball, but you sure have a lot of fine motor skill! All those beads, wow! Do they make the shawl heavy? I am anxious to see Sand and Surf, too!

I am so impressed witih this, particularly all the work of the beads! Amazing you could do this all--sort of on faith as it was a mystery knit project, right? It turned out so beautifully. I hope you will keep it and wear it yourself. That's one piece that has a story you will love to share!

I know nothing about knitting, except how to spell it. So when you are explaining your steps and missed steps, I have no idea what you mean. All I know is that you are an ARTIST, blocked or not blocked!WOW, amazing!

That is just soooooooooo beautiful. Each time I see your art work I keep hearing I am seeing your heart! What a beautiful heart it is and it is reflected in your art. Thanks for sharing it with us, I am also inspired, and I also rejoice in the fact God gives to each of us different gifts and I can enjoy yours with such delight.

Absolutely gorgeous! I don't know how you managed it as a knit-along. All those tiny beads. Yikes! You are one talented lady. Both shawls are beautiful! Enjoy the rain. We had a surprise drizzle the other night -- I didn't hear it, but the ground was wet the next morning. Since then, just dust. Yuck! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Tammy

Dear Tanna, What a beautiful shawl. I love the beading. You are not only talented but very patient. It must have been frustrating but I don't think anyone will find you picture under that. I hope that your next project will not be with 400 beadings at a time, but I know it will be just as beautiful. I am glad for the rain. Blessings my dear friend, Catherine xo

This is really such a beautiful shawl, Tanna! It is a beautiful color and I love the open design. The beads must have been hard to work with, but they add such a spectacular touch. I know you'll receive a million compliments when you wear this around town.

I have read this post three different times but my admit I don't understand all the knitting terms! What I do know is this is beautiful and you are brave and talented to take on such a mystery project. The beads are beautiful. People are so smart - I am amazed. Congratulations on finishing this lovely shawl.

I don't know how you do it Tanna. You are an amazingly fast knitter. You finished two shawls alread? Really? Boy, I remember when I first learn to knit I decided to knit a pink raglan sleeve sweater with a teddy bear in the center (It was the 80's, what can I say)...Plain knit and purl stitches! It took me forever! I wish I could knit like you. Beautiful shawl.

Beautiful shawl! I love it with the beads. I have done the Undulating Waves Scarf (three times!) and I have the other half of the Enoble scarf to finish. I haven't started my Kinetik yet. I love Laura's patterns.